Will Belle go to prison as Tom threatens to tell the police axe attack truth?

In tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Monday, September 30), Tom woke up in hospital after being attacked by Belle, leaving her worried that she’s facing a prison sentence for her actions.

In Emmerdale last week, Belle feared she’d killed Tom after she plunged an axe into his back leaving him laying lifeless on the ground.

However, it was later revealed that Tom was still alive. He is now conscious in hospital, but what does this mean for Belle?

What happened in Emmerdale?

In Monday’s episode of Emmerdale (Monday, September 30), Tom’s uncle Jimmy and girlfriend Amelia were told by the doctor that Tom’s condition had improved and that his pain levels were under control.

While Amelia and Jimmy made their feelings clear – that they believed Belle was responsible for Tom’s injuries, Tom claimed to the police that he couldn’t remember what happened.

However, once he was alone, he called Belle. He ordered her to visit him in hospital and warned her that if she told anybody he’d tell everybody what she did to him.

Emmerdale: Will Belle go to prison?

Upon hearing that Tom was out of danger, Belle told Sam, Lydia and Charity that she might as well hand herself in. Charity, however, was adamant that she would do no such thing.

The Dingles covered for Belle, with Charity giving Belle an alibi – they were out walking at the time of Tom’s attack.

It’s likely that Tom will go down the blackmail root due to his controlling nature. But if he does report Belle, provided the axe remains free of her prints, it’ll be her word against his.

There have been no reports that Belle or actress Eden Taylor-Draper are leaving Emmerdale. However, it’s likely that James Chase, who plays Tom, will leave at the end of the year.

This backs up what executive producer Laura Shaw previously told Entertainment Daily and other media. Addressing the length of the storyline, Laura confirmed: “It’s going to run until the end of this year.”

Given it’s hard for a character to get redemption after such a storyline, it makes sense that Tom will leave the Dales. So, whatever happens, Belle will soon be free of her abuser.

Read more: Emmerdale characters that have been recast, including Aaron Dingle

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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